Although some of the many factors that are used to calculate rates are out of the control of consumers such as age, gender, marital status and place of residence, there are many steps that a motorist can take to ensure that their rates remain affordable. For example, one of the biggest items that will determine what a person will pay for coverage is their driving history; in a nutshell, a motorist’s behavior behind the wheel will be a issue as a carrier rates them.

This is one area that consumers can make sure high rates are kept away; if a person speeds, it can lead to speeding tickets, just as drinking and driving may lead to a driving under the influence conviction which will both lead to increased premiums and can be avoided. Always obeying traffic laws is one of the most effective ways to control the cost of car insurance.